Gwinnett Police searching for suspect in shooting

Gwinnett County Police are actively searching for thirty two year old Quinton Wansley, AKA “Big Quin” from Buford. Wansley has active warrants for two counts of Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony.

Quinton has an extensive criminal history. On February 05, 2016, Wansley shot two people outside of 550 N. Gwinnett Street in Buford. One of the victims has since died. An official manner and cause of death is still pending from the medical examiner’s office. The second victim is still recovering. Surveillance video captured a portion of the shooting. The specifics of why the shooting happened are still under investigation.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 770 513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404 577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case — Case Number(s): 16-011515.

Jason Brooks is the owner and editor of Grayson Local. A resident of Grayson for over 14 years, he loves the Grayson community and the potential it holds. A former pastor, Jason now works as a freelance writer. He has written for The John Maxwell Company, North Point Ministries, The Ford Motor Company, Catalyst, and several regional magazines as well. You can follow Jason on Twitter (@JasonMuses).

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